January : My Month in Review

This is my first month in review for 2018 – also, some of these lists look a bit longer than usual but that’s because I didn’t post a month in review for December 2017 so this doubles up. I’ve had a good month with plenty of excellent books – guess I’ve been quite lucky. We’ve had a few mishaps (chunks of ceiling falling down and the like) but it all just adds to the rich texture of life doesn’t it! Anyway, my month in covers is here if you’d like to check out their loveliness. My Month in Covers

I’ve read two of my SPFBO titles : The War of Undoing and Chaos Trims my Beard. Which leaves me with 7 more books to complete.

My cover compare this month:

The Hunger by Alma Katsu – which sounds chilling to say the least:

It’s difficult to choose isn’t it – one is very dark and foreboding, not to mention barren and rather lonely looking. The other looks bitterly cold and chilling in a terrifying sense with all the warnings. My favourite is:

Hope you’ve all had a great start to 2018. Let me know what plans you have for your reading and blogging and feel free to share a link if you like.

Can’t wait to see what you thought of The Hazel Wood. I have that on my list, but I probably won’t be starting that for another couple of weeks. And Kin! You’ll have to let me know how that goes, I had to hold myself back from requesting that one until my netgalley pile is a bit under control again. Had to press the button on Looking Glass though 😀

I liked the Hazel Wood – it does spend a lot of time building up though but I enjoyed that aspect of the story because I found it a bit creepy. The fairytale elements and the Hazel Wood don’t really begin until at least half way though the story (maybe even later).
Lynn 😀

I now know that I’m currently loving all blue/orange book covers I see and will think on that as I choose books this year and design covers. Also, I need to read a Holly Black book. I’m embarrassed to say I only just learned of her, but now see her everywhere.

Nobody really wants to resist – I have managed to throw myself into disarray though this month with ‘life’ things getting in the way so that even though I had a good December and January I now find myself behind – that’s how easy it is – in which case I’m going to where strong earplugs and resist the siren song for a while – or not.
Lynn 😀

I have had a good start to 2018: getting my reading up and finishing 5 books in January 😀 In February, I look forward to seeing your thoughts on The Chrysalids, good luck with all those reviews copies, and happy reading!

I really liked the Chrysalids. Maybe not more than The Triffids but definitely as much. It has perhaps dated a little bit but overall it was a compelling read and a great commentary on prejudice and fear over things that aren’t the same.
Lynn 😀